Coconut Waffles

Mmmm...coconut. Just saying it brings memories of summer. I just wish the temperature around here would lend itself to daydreams of warmer weather. Anyway, I eyed this recipe not too long ago and thought today would be a great day to try it out since my brother is in town coupled with the fact that neither Brad or myself were working today.My brother was "excited" because he got a "behind the scenes" look at how I try new recipes and I have to admit that it was a lot of fun to have him here too...even though he made the butter explode in the microwave....twice..

So on to the recipe. All three of us thought they were very good and even "yummy". We topped them with chocolate chips, coconut, and toasted almonds which complimented the coconut flavor of the waffles extremely well and added a nice crunch. The recipe was pretty easy to put together but Tony would like to lend a word of warning to those who have never used coconut milk before. Do not be alarmed if when you open it (and did not shake it prior to opening), the "milk" doesn't look very milk-like and in fact somewhat coagulated. I assure you, it is okay as long as the date on the bottom of the can says it's okay.


Coconut Waffles
by Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

• 1-3/4  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  Tbsp. sugar
• 1  Tbsp. baking powder
• 3  eggs
• 1  14-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
• 6  Tbsp. butter, melted
• 3/4  cup coconut
• 1/2  cup chocolate-flavored ice cream topping
• 1/2  cup chopped toasted almonds
•   Sweetened whipped cream or powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and a dash of salt.

Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside. In another medium bowl lightly beat eggs; stir in coconut milk and melted butter.

Stir in coconut. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be slightly lumpy).

2. Pour 1/2 cup batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle baker.

Close lid quickly; do not open until done. Bake according to manufacturer's directions (about 3 minutes or until golden brown). When done, use a fork to lift waffle off grid. Repeat with remaining batter. Drizzle baked waffles with topping, sprinkle with almonds, and top with whipped cream or dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.